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      Flywheel Digital

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      Flywheel Digital Reviews

      3.0

      39% would recommend to a friend

      (303 total reviews)

       Alex McCord

      44% approve of CEO

      23% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.3

      Diversity and inclusion

      3.1

      Compensation and benefits

      2.9

      Culture and values

      2.8

      Career opportunities

      2.7

      Work/Life balance

      2.6

      Senior management

      Flywheel Digital has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 303 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Flywheel Digital employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media and communication industry (3.7 stars).

      Reviews by job title

      303 reviews
      3.0
      20 Aug 2024

      Went from being the best job that I ever had to nothing but disappointment

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Flywheel used to be a "tech start up family", we were scrappy, everyone wore multiple hats, but we were all in this together. The workload was lot but I valued the opportunity to do so many things like implementing new processes to pioneering new programs. ERGs were active, events were lit, we had a personal investment in seeing the company succeed! Those who preferred to be in the office did so and those who needed the flexibility to work from home did so. I did early mornings and pulled late nights because I believed in Flywheel and truly believed that I was valued as a person and not just employee.

      Cons

      Omnicom. Flywheel got bought by omnicom and there has been a major shift in culture. Mass layoffs, jon instability, return to office. All those people that were in the weeds working alongside you? Gone. Pride, Black in Business, DEI, Latinx...all the ERGs are silent. No one has the emotional energy to devote to this company anymore. And why would we? We are now just numbers. Everyone is replaceable. Even though all those changes, I stuck it out. But now I'm being told I need to sacrifice time away from my kids to return to the office after being hired in remote, after giving everything I had to this company. Expect inconsistency,.lack of processes, lack of care, is there anyone that not white on the executive team? Flywheel is now just another company. The values that set it apart are gone.

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      Flywheel Digital Response
      1y
      Thank you for your thoughtful and candid feedback. We appreciate your dedication and the contributions you've made to Flywheel Digital over the years. It's clear that you were deeply invested in our mission and culture, and we're grateful for that. You've highlighted how the transition to becoming part of Omnicom has brought significant changes, particularly in terms of culture, employee engagement, and flexibility. These are important issues, and while change can often be challenging, we're actively working to navigate this new chapter in a way that aligns with both our legacy and the broader opportunities that come with being part of a larger organization. We understand the shift in culture, especially around ERGs, has been challenging. To ensure our workplace remains inclusive and our DEI initiatives thrive, we've appointed Kirya Frances as Chief Diversity Officer for the Flywheel Commerce Network. Kirya will lead our strategic diversity efforts, enhance data transparency, and strengthen our connection with Omnicom's larger DEI initiatives. The sense of instability and the impact of layoffs are issues we take seriously. We recognize the importance of job security and clear communication, and we are focused on improving these areas as we continue to evolve. As we move forward, your feedback will be instrumental in helping us address these challenges and aim to make Flywheel a place where everyone can continue to feel proud to contribute. While some aspects of our environment may have changed, we can assure you that our commitment to our employees and our core values remains strong. Thank you again for sharing your perspective and for your continued efforts at Flywheel.
      1.0
      9 Jul 2024

      Stay away - Omicom is evil

      Software engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      For the most part, the people you'll work with in the weeds are great. Leadership/executives however are awful

      Cons

      Flywheel strung employees along all of 2023 indicating the company would IPO. Instead we were abruptly told we were being acquired by Omnicom instead, for nearly $1B. Employees received no bonus, equity, nothing at all as a result of this sale. Benefits and perks were slashed across the board. Several rounds of layoffs have occurred since the acquisition in January 2024. HR is non-existent and creates more problems than they solve. Personally they made mistakes on my medical, 401k, and HSA accounts through no fault of my own. And when you try to resolve the issues that they create, they do not respond. And now that Omnicom owns Flywheel, the internal Flywheel HR is nothing but a middleman with no answers, and good luck finding anyone to contact at Omnicom. The omnicom CEO is a mid-70's dinosaur - do you want someone like that running a modern "tech" company? Flywheel also has it's own CEO who is nothing more than Wren's puppet. And don't get me started on Flywheels executives/leadership. Truly an aimless ship. After years of hiring many fully remote employees, Omnicom is now enforcing a 3 day per week minimum return to office even if you were hired fully remote. If you live within an hour of an office, now you get to commute for many hours per week. Flywheel does not offer any bonus or equity plans for most positions. Annual reviews and raises are delayed for many months every year without any clarity or communication from HR or leadership. I could go on and on, this place is a disaster and well past its days of being an interesting tech startup to work at. Flywheel is now a bizarre combination of 12+ companies with an incredibly tangled web of systems, data, backends, etc which barely work, if at all.

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      Flywheel Digital Response
      1y
      Thank you for sharing your candid feedback. We’d like to start by saying that we’re glad to hear that you’ve had positive experiences with many of your colleagues. However, we regret that you feel this hasn’t extended to leadership and executive teams. We take your concerns seriously and appreciate the opportunity to address them: The acquisition by Omnicom: we understand that this transition has been difficult for many. The decision was made with the long-term growth and stability of the company in mind. We recognize the disappointment regarding bonuses and equity, and we apologize for the lack of clear communication during this period. We are actively working to improve our HR processes and ensure that issues such as those with medical, 401k, and HSA accounts are resolved promptly. We are committed to making HR more responsive and effective, both within Flywheel and in coordination with Omnicom. The shift to a hybrid work model: We understand this shift has been challenging, especially for those hired as fully remote employees. We are exploring ways to better support all employees through these changes and appreciate your patience as we navigate this new phase. Compensation & evaluations: We understand your frustration regarding the lack of bonus or equity plans, as well as delays in annual reviews and raises. Improving our compensation and evaluation processes is a priority, and we are working to provide more timely and transparent communications. Thank you again for your feedback. While we recognize that some concerns may not be immediately resolved, we are committed to listening and making necessary improvements. As a current employee, we encourage you to use the internal resources we have in place to ensure any new feedback is heard. Team advocates and senior leadership always welcome your input via Slack or feedback surveys. Your input is invaluable as we work to create a better workplace for everyone.
      1.0
      26 Aug 2020

      Work you to the bone and throw you in the gutter

      Media analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Central london location Work from home

      Cons

      They work you day & night. Everyone is disposable here. They pretend they care if you work longer than usual hours but that’s just for HR protocol. I worked here as a media specialist. No one really cares about your wellbeing in the London office. It’s all about showing great figures to America. They say ‘tell us if we can support extra’ - what support? If you’re not working day and night like a slave for them, they throw you out of the company.

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      Flywheel Digital Response
      5y
      Thank you for sharing your feedback. We value all of our current and former employees input and would like to the opportunity to talk about your experience and how we can improve as an organization. Please contact our HR Manager anytime to discuss. We wish you the best.
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